Stephen A. Smith predicts Dallas Cowboys will win NFC East title
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Last updated Sep 2, 2026

ESPN analyst Stephen A. Smith asserted that the Dallas Cowboys possess a roster strong enough to secure the NFC East division title. Smith credited owner Jerry Jones for assembling talent-rich personnel, specifically highlighting wide receiver CeeDee Lamb and quarterback Dak Prescott. While noting that the secondary remains a potential weakness, Smith pointed to additions such as edge rusher Rashan Gary, linebacker Dee Winters, and defensive linemen Kenny Clark and Quinnen Williams as improvements to the front seven. He projected that the team could achieve 12 or 13 wins this season. The analyst warned that despite the favorable roster construction, the team remains under pressure to meet high expectations. The focus now shifts toward head coach Mike McCarthy and defensive coordinator Christian Parker to manage the roster and integrate new additions effectively.
- •Stephen A. Smith predicts the Dallas Cowboys will win the NFC East.
- •Smith expects the team to secure 12 to 13 wins this season.
- •The Cowboys added Kenny Clark, Quinnen Williams, Rashan Gary, and Dee Winters to bolster the defense.
- •Rookie safety Caleb Downs is expected to help stabilize the team's secondary.
- •Coaching staff faces immediate pressure to integrate new personnel.
- 4:40 PMYahoo Sports — Stephen A. Smith Sends Blunt Warning to Cowboys After Predicting NFC East Title
"Stephen A. Smith is not known for handing out praise to Jerry Jones, which made his latest assessment of the Dallas Cowboys stand out. During a recent discussion on ESPN’s First Take, Smith argued that Jones has done his part by assembling a roster capable of competing at a high level. The longtime analyst went […] The post Stephen A. Smith Sends Blunt Warning to Cowboys After Predicting NFC East Title appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
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